Recreation Camp Program Leader

The YMCA Child Care division is looking for enthusiastic passionate Recreation Camp Leaders to join our team this summer and create unforgettable experiences for children ages 512.

In this role youll lead engaging action-packed days filled with sports games swimming and creative activities while building meaningful connections with campers. Youll help foster a positive inclusive environment where every child feels welcome supported and excited to participate.

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in childcare education or coaching to gain hands-on experience support childrens development and build valuable teamwork skills.

Our Child Care Team is supportive energetic and growing! Flexible weekday shifts are available Monday to Friday between 8:00 am5:00 pm there are Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities available for this role. This seasonal role is perfect for making a meaningful impact this summer.

Ready to inspire support and have fun with children this summer Apply now and join our amazing team as a YMCA Recreation Camp Leader!

If the following sounds like a good day at work this job might be for you!

• Assist with implementing program plans and leading daily activities in line with YMCA standards and program expectations tailored to the program theme and age of participants
• Foster healthy meaningful relationships and provide a welcoming place to belong for children families and colleagues
• Actively engage with children ages 5-12 as a play partner including joining in on sports swimming and other physical activities
• Support play-based educational programming including interactive play literacy mathematics science building drama games and team-building activities
• Ensure the safety of all members participants staff and property
• Lead high-quality program planning that reflects the YMCAs values
• Maintain safety and supervision in accordance with provincial licensing requirements and standards
• Participate in YMCA of Southern Interior BC community initiatives

Wed love to hear from people with:

• Passionate about working with children and helping them achieve their full potential through purposeful programming
• Comfortable in a swimming environment and actively engaging in physical activities with kids
• Hands-on practical and able to use common sense in a busy dynamic environment
• Enjoys working in a rewarding and sometimes challenging setting
• Experience enhancing childrens experiences through play-based educational and recreational activities

Competencies:

• Commitment to Mission Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission vision and values of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.
• Service Orientated: Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individuals YMCA experience. Creates action plans to resolve any service gap areas.
• Relationship Building and Collaboration: Builds positive interactions listens attentively and communicates effectively to create an open communication environment. Share information best practices and resources with colleagues.

The YMCAs Commitment to Trust Safety and Equality:

As part of a trusted charitable organization you can expect to receive excellent services and safety training throughout your YMCA career. As the first step in your journey you will be required to:

• Provide 3 references of a professional nature (e.g. Employer Supervisor or Colleague)
• Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date. The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities persons of color and ethnicity Indigenous persons (First Nations Metis and Inuit) and people of all sexual orientations and genders.

Application deadline: May 4 2026

Required Experience:

Senior IC